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Tommy Tuberville Launches 2026 Alabama Gubernatorial Bid, Forgoes Senate Re-election

Tuberville’s decision opens a contested Republican primary for his Senate seat in the 2026 cycle.

FILE - Senate Armed Services Committee member Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., questions retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine during his confirmation hearing on his nomination to be promoted to general and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, April 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
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Overview

  • Tuberville formally launched his campaign on May 27, unveiling coachforgovernor.com and announcing his run on Fox News from Byron’s Smokehouse in Auburn.
  • He is campaigning on boosting manufacturing, tightening illegal immigration controls and reforming education to keep Alabama graduates in state.
  • The Club for Growth PAC endorsed his bid, highlighting his commitment to fiscal responsibility and expanded school choice.
  • Tuberville remains a staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, citing Trump’s support during his 2020 Senate victory and ongoing influence on his agenda.
  • By skipping a second Senate term, he opens a GOP primary for his seat that has attracted names such as Attorney General Steve Marshall and coach Bruce Pearl.